Myha'la Herrold
Myha'la Herrold | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 or 1996 (age 27–28)[1] San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Myha'la |
| Education | Carnegie Mellon University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Myha'la Jael Herrold (/maɪˈhɑːlə/;[2] born 1996), sometimes credited mononymously as Myha'la, is an American actress. She is known for her role as Harper Stern in the British television drama Industry and her film roles in Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022), and Leave the World Behind (2023).
Early life and education
Herrold was born and grew up in San Jose, California.[3] Her mother, Susan, ran a salon. Her father is Jamaican.[4]
She graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School in 2014,[3] then attended Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama,[1] graduating in 2018.[5]
Career
Herrold started her career acting primarily in theater roles, including a touring production of The Book of Mormon in 2017, playing Nabulungi.[6]
She played a small role in the
In 2020 she played Harper Stern in the financial drama series Industry.[7]
In 2023, she starred in the Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry".[8]
She is sometimes credited simply as Myha'la.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Rehabilitation of the Hill | Background | |
| 2019 | Premature | Dymond | |
| The Tattooed Heart | Lulu | Short film | |
| 2021 | Plan B | Logan | |
| 2022 | Bodies Bodies Bodies | Jordan | |
| The Honeymoon | Herself | Cameo; last film credit as Myha'la Herrold | |
| 2023 | Dumb Money | Riri | switches, hereafter, to mononymous credit as Myha'la |
| Leave the World Behind | Ruth Scott |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Modern Love | Tami | Episode: "So He Looked Like Dad. It Was Just Dinner, Right?" |
| 2020–present | Industry | Harper Stern | Main role |
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Pia | Episode: "Loch Henry" |
| 2024 | Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | Jurnee (voice) | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Castillo, Bree (December 11, 2020). "Myha'la Herrold / A Photo a Day Keeps the Wishes at Bay". Flaunt Magazine. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
At the age of fourteen, she remembers wishing to explore outside of what she knew… Ten years later, it's as though her trajectory was indeed wished upon.
- ^ Morales, Wilson (November 6, 2020). "Myha'la Herrold talks HBO new series 'Industry'". BlackFilmandTV.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Pizarro, Sal (July 13, 2017). "Mitty grad shines in 'The Book of Mormon'". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Brinkhurst Cuff, Charlie (August 17, 2022). "Myha'la Herrold is making the industry work for her". gal-dem. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ "Myha'la Herrold". Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Ravindran, Manori (November 14, 2020). "'Industry' Star Myha'la Herrold on Learning From Lena Dunham, Finding the Drama in Finance". Variety. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Allison P. (July 8, 2022). "Myha'la Herrold Knows She's Good". Vulture. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (August 24, 2022). "'Black Mirror': 'Industry' Star Myha'la Herrold Latest To Join Season Six Of Charlie Brooker Netflix Anthology". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ Schaub, Michael (October 2, 2023). "Netflix Drops Trailer for 'Leave the World Behind'". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
External links
- Myha'la Herrold at IMDb
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